More than 90% of those who’ll be voting on Sep. 3, 2025, already know their preference. Let’s just agree on that. So, except for social media engagement, #Jamaica🇯🇲 may be better served by voters stating the issues that, in their opinion, ought to be prioritized, going forward.

Qualities to watch for in Ja’s PM debate 🇯🇲:.•Vision & strategy.•Clear, relatable communication .•Knowledge of key issues.•Economic & crisis leadership.•Integrity & accountability . • Inclusiveness & unity.•Emotional intelligence.•Global image 🌎

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As you enjoy the #vibes & camaraderie of the election season/campaigning activities, remember that this election will decisively determine who governs our nation - going in 2030, the target year to make “Jamaica, the place of choice to live, work, raise families and do business."

RT @keenanfalconer: Here are most of the largest *real* spending items in the Budget for this FY. Accommodating revenue losses of the magni….

Imagine you’re a human resources manager. Assess the country’s progress objectively. Evaluate your workers (politicians across the aisle). Then, go out & give your performance appraisal to the MP who had responsibility to carry out the #mandate you gave him/her.

I hope @MOEYJamaica has encouraged schools to set realistic standards for girls’ uniforms this school year. Those maxi uniforms are unnecessary - too much fabric wasted, & impractical in Jamaica’s hot temperatures. Two inches below the knee is more than enough.

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Bottom line: /2.Otherwise, the policy (increasing income tax threshold to…) could slow debt reduction and conflict with the Fiscal Responsibility Framework (FRF) while giving only modest, short-lived growth benefits. What would you do, if you were the PM or Minister of Finance?.

Bottom line: /1.An increase in the income-tax threshold puts more money in people’s pockets but reduces government revenues. Given Jamaica’s strict FRF & debt obligations, the gov’t would likely have to offset the revenue loss (through higher indirect taxes or spending cuts). 📊.

In Ja’s🇯🇲 context of low growth+FRF+ debt ⬇️ goals, raising the threshold is *expansionary for households but *contractionary for the fiscal ac/s. Unless paired with reforms (e.g., ⬆️ compliance, wider tax base, or ⬆️ efficiency in pub expndtr), it could undermine fiscal sust.

Overall likely outcome:. Short-term:.i) Households benefit (⬆️ disposable income). ii) Gov’t faces revenue pressure. iii) Consumption rises modestly. Medium- to long-term:.Without offsetting fiscal measures, Ja🇯🇲 risks missing FRF targets, slowing debt reduction.

Likely economic effects of increasing income tax threshold on: Debt-to-GDP./2 Medium-term possibility: If increased disposable income stimulates growth & broadens the tax base, debt-to-GDP could still decline, but Ja’s🇯🇲 track record suggests the growth impulse would be modest.

Likely economic impact of increasing income tax threshold on: Debt-to-GDP./1: Short-term risk: If revenues fall and expenditures are not cut, fiscal slippage occurs → debt reduction slows. #PublicDebt #DebttoGDP #IncomeTax #PublicFinance.

Likely econ impact on Investment & Growth:.Can be positive: Incr consumption may raise business sales→ encourage small investments. But limited: Ja’s growth constraints are more structural (productivity, crime, bureaucracy, infras), so the demand-side effect may fade quickly.

Debaters, please note:.1) Campaign speeches are about hype. 2) Debates should be about clarity, solutions, and accountability. Big difference. Citizens:.💭 Do you think candidates are actually prepared for that shift? #Debates #JamaicaVotes 🗳️🇯🇲.

A question, especially for graduates of colleges, universities, & technical (skills training) institutions: 🗃️💼👩🏾‍💻🧑🏾‍💻💰. Under which administration have you found it *most difficult to obtain satisfactory employment (good jobs)?.

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If you’re interested in knowing the likely economic impacts, I can break this down *later, under:.- Gov’t Rev & Fiscal Bal;.- Investment & Growth.- Debt-to-GDP.- Short- & Medium-Term.Bear in mind that J’cans have a penchant for shopping online (contr to GDP of sellers’ country).